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by vexorg
Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug
Replies: 10
Views: 2104

Re: C18NZ (auto) - gearbox oil drain plug

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Some gearboxes didn't have a drain plug. and needed the sump plate removed.
by vexorg
Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
Replies: 592
Views: 122316

Re: Stuff we've seen on the road

Spotted in aberdeen yesterday. Shockingly, not a pile of rust

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by vexorg
Fri Jul 28, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Timing belt
Replies: 20
Views: 3683

Re: Timing belt

I'd pay the money for a gates one. Or try a different motorfactors to compare prices.
by vexorg
Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
Replies: 27
Views: 8905

Re: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023

I recognise one calibra, the PVR one
by vexorg
Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
Topic: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023
Replies: 27
Views: 8905

Re: VBOA 2023 21st to 23rd July 2023

I cant remember the last time I saw a calvalier or vectra on the road.
by vexorg
Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Fuel tank sender problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1053

Re: Fuel tank sender problem

The calibra ones went obsolete about 10 years ago, I'd imagine the cav ones are also now non existent other than the hughely over prices ones on ebay.
by vexorg
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only
Replies: 16
Views: 2052

Re: Cavalier engine C20NE running on 2 cylinders only

Maybe you have two plug leads wrong if you replaced them, or diff distributer cap?
by vexorg
Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: C25XE Mantzel Inlet Manifold?
Replies: 1
Views: 925

Re: C25XE Mantzel Inlet Manifold?

Pretty straight forward. Chances are the TC motor is dead too, so that can also be removed and plugged. The 3.0 and 3.2 have the larger plastic lower divider, great because they dont need gaskets, the orange rubber type are built in. With some work you can also fit the vectra inlet, and have your ow...
by vexorg
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I think I upset the company renowned for quick fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 3461

Re: I think I upset the company renowned for quick fitting

ilovedmymantas wrote: Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:34 am They're not the out of hours service they used to be. Mon-Fri they close at six. Saturday five, Sunday four :( .
I haven't used them for some time, used to be open until 8pm, and was handy when you work during the day.
by vexorg
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I think I upset the company renowned for quick fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 3461

Re: I think I upset the company renowned for quick fitting

KF are only good as emergency tyres in the evening, usually because most decent places are closed.
by vexorg
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
Replies: 219
Views: 56122

Re: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.

I'm not sure you can equate fuel flow directly to the number of cyinders like that. Will be a simple cc/min value
by vexorg
Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Replacing front pipe and cat
Replies: 10
Views: 3177

Re: Replacing front pipe and cat

There is EGR and SAI. The SAI only blows air into the manifold when cold (choke on in old fashioned terms) and burn off any remaining rich fuel mixture to heat the cat quicker.
by vexorg
Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
Replies: 219
Views: 56122

Re: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.

How high will it go, not sure 114mph will be enough for it :P
by vexorg
Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Timing belt
Replies: 20
Views: 3683

Re: Timing belt

Maybe it's showing the option for the 16v head 2.0, both had the same block, but 35 teeth seem like a huge difference.
by vexorg
Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Timing belt
Replies: 20
Views: 3683

Re: Timing belt

I thought the C20NE was the same over the years, other engines did have a change around 1994 from round teeth to square teeth on the belt.

Did you look it up or did a motorfactors? Most factors are very good at getting the right parts based on the car reg.
by vexorg
Wed May 31, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: TV and Movies
Topic: Pie in the Sky
Replies: 2
Views: 2836

Re: Pie in the Sky

Ford and vauxhall were king of the roads in the 80's and 90's.

For normal cars. the only vauxhall I regularly see is the corsa, and not many astras, insignia is once in a blue moon.
by vexorg
Thu May 25, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Battery Life
Replies: 7
Views: 2057

Re: Battery Life

I think it depends how often you use the car. A daily driver hides it better as it starts easy and is charged every day.
by vexorg
Tue May 23, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
Replies: 592
Views: 122316

Re: Stuff we've seen on the road

Are they illegal?
The rule is that they must not extend beyond the body, and there is a small arch extension there. Probably sitting in a grey area as it meets the rule, but tread is still exposed from the car.
by vexorg
Sat May 13, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Euro emissions
Replies: 22
Views: 2334

Re: Euro emissions

ilovedmymantas wrote: Thu May 11, 2023 2:37 am The Scottish system appears both punitive and fair at the same time. Drive in the zone- £60 fine every time, driving a 'disabled' car or one over 30 years-no charge.
No, the fine doubles every time youdrive in, up to a maximum of £960!!!
by vexorg
Wed May 10, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Euro emissions
Replies: 22
Views: 2334

Re: Euro emissions

Why does that comply?
by vexorg
Tue May 09, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: New diesel tank on 1.7TD
Replies: 1
Views: 542

Re: New diesel tank on 1.7TD

Fuel line trapped or bent funny?
by vexorg
Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Central locking issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

Re: Central locking issue

Depending on the type, the back end cams on the locks were a bit fragile and broke quite easily, I'd take the handle out and check it''s all ok
by vexorg
Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Central locking issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

Re: Central locking issue

Could also be a duff microswitch
by vexorg
Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
Topic: Bosch Spark Plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 806

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs

The number of the plug used to indicate how hot it was rated
by vexorg
Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: General Maintenance and Servicing
Topic: Bosch Spark Plugs
Replies: 4
Views: 806

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs

I'd go NGK or champion if you doubt the bosch ones.